How to convert HEIF to GIF
To convert HEIF to GIF, upload your HEIF file, choose GIF as the output format and press Convert. The finished GIF file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter changes HEIF images into GIF files in seconds, with no software to install and no watermark. You can convert several files at once, resize them and choose the quality for formats that support it. Metadata such as location tags is removed from the output for privacy.
Reasons to switch from HEIF to GIF
- Animations that play everywhere
- Tiny files for flat graphics
- Supported by chat apps and social sites
- Works with: every browser, chat app and social platform
What to expect from this conversion
- HEIF is lossy and GIF is not, so the file will usually get larger. Converting cannot bring back detail that HEIF compression already removed.
- Transparency is kept in the GIF file.
HEIF vs GIF
| Property | HEIF | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | High Efficiency Image File Format | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Released | 2015, MPEG | 1987, CompuServe |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Bit depth | 8 or 10-bit | 8-bit (256 colours) |
| Shown in browsers | No | Yes |
| Best for | efficient photo storage; camera and phone workflows | short looping animations and memes; simple icons |
Steps to convert HEIF to GIF
- Drop your HEIF image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that GIF is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new GIF file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use quality 80 to 90 for photos: it is visually close to the original at a much smaller size.
- Set a width if the image will be shown on a small screen, which also reduces the file size.
- Choose a background colour before converting transparent images to a format without transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIF to GIF?
Drop your HEIF files on the converter, confirm that GIF is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the HEIF to GIF converter free?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many images you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Does converting HEIF to GIF reduce quality?
HEIF is lossy and GIF is not, so the file will usually get larger. Converting cannot bring back detail that HEIF compression already removed. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert HEIF to GIF?
Yes. GIF supports transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Which programs open GIF files?
GIF files open in every browser, chat app and social platform.
How many images can I convert at once?
Up to 20 images per batch, each up to 60 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.